The concert “Sound of the Rising Tide,” held at Ken TTDI, was a truly heartwarming and transcendent experience, presented by the monks and nuns of the Thai Plum Village. The unique blend of music and dhamma messages created an atmosphere rich with peace and serenity, a direct reflection of the mindfulness and spiritual wisdom embodied…
Sati and sampajañña are two key concepts in Buddhism that go hand in hand. Why is Sati-Sampajañña Important in Buddhist Practice? Well, here are some of the reasons. So, in a nutshell, sati-sampajañña is about being fully present and understanding your actions deeply. It enriches your meditation, helps you see the true nature of things,…
Let’s talk about Yoniso Manasikara today. It’s a Pali term from Buddhist teachings that translates to “wise attention”, “thorough attention” or “penetrative attention”. The word “yoni” is a Pali term that means womb, or birth, or origin. “Manas” is another Pali word for mind or mental faculty. Together, Yoniso Manasikara means to pay wise attention…
Today, I’d like to talk about something profound in our practice: attaining the Dhamma eye. This is a pivotal moment in a Buddhist’s spiritual journey, marking the first glimpse of enlightenment. So, what does it mean to attain the Dhamma eye? Simply put, it’s about seeing the true nature of reality. This insight aligns closely…
The word “dhamma” in Pali or “dharma” in Sanskrit means truth. Often, it is taken to refer to the ultimate or absolute truth – truth that is unchanging and timeless. This ultimate truth is also simultaneously taken to mean absolute, unchanging reality, which is in contrast with this ever-changing relative reality of a universe we…